Interenergy Outlines Modernisation Plan for Guyana’s Energy Grid Through 2030

  • Dominican Republic-based InterEnergy Group has outlined its roadmap to modernise Guyana Power and Light Incorporated’s (GPL) grid through 2030, to create a more reliable, resilient and digitally managed network capable of sustaining Guyana’s rapid economic growth.
  • The modernisation effort comes as Guyana continues to experience electricity reliability challenges, including periodic outages, generation shortfalls, and transmission issues that have accompanied rapid growth in power demand from households, businesses and new industrial developments. Local reports have frequently highlighted the need for grid upgrades and additional generation capacity to support the country’s expanding economy.
  • The company presented its vision, progress and long-term roadmap to President Irfaan Ali, senior government officials, the private sector and the media. The event also marked the inauguration of InterEnergy’s new office in Georgetown, reinforcing its long-term commitment to Guyana and its energy future.
  • Under its agreement with GPL, InterEnergy is supporting the modernisation of the electricity sector through infrastructure supervision, project management, optimisation of the power plant, asset life management and the development of the Smart Grid through 2030.
  • To date, the company has supervised the development and construction of key electricity infrastructure projects, including more than 350km of transmission lines, 16 new or expanded substations, and the deployment of 20,000 smart meters, aimed at strengthening the reliability and resilience of the electricity system.
  • The partnership also includes the development of a Smart Grid roadmap through 2030, which will support the modernisation of Guyana’s electricity system through advanced technologies, renewable energy integration and battery storage.
  • InterEnergy’s role in GPL’s grid modernisation is strategically important, as Guyana’s rapid economic growth is increasing electricity demand faster than the legacy grid can comfortably support. The roadmap through 2030 could help improve reliability, reduce outages, support renewable energy integration, and provide the power infrastructure needed for new industries, investment, and broader economic development.

(Source: Kaieteur News)